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Brain and Spine Institute Medical Services Cole Neuroscience Center (Neurology) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, causes progressive weakness. As yet there is no effective treatment; and for most patients, no known cause.
Close follow-up and the aggressive attention to patients’ respiratory and nutritional needs have improved the quality of life and length of survival in patients with ALS.
The ALS Clinic is part of the Muscular Dystrophy Association sponsored patient care at the Cole Neuroscience Center. Patients are seen in a multi-disciplinary setting, attended by a neurologist, Dr. Randy Trudell, a nurse, respiratory therapist, social worker and medical equipment providers. Speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutritional support also are available. The goal of all of these disciplines is for patients to maintain as much function and independence as long as possible.
The cause and potential treatment of ALS are subjects of active research. This research is closely monitored at the clinic for its implications for patient care and for whether patients may be candidates to participate in ongoing studies.
Read more about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
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ALS Association